gender neutral
Reese
ardent, fiery, enthusiastic
About Reese
Crisp, clean, and effortlessly cool, Reese strikes that rare balance between contemporary and timeless. This name works beautifully across genders but maintains strong masculine appeal when chosen for boys. Its simplicity is its greatest asset—five letters, one syllable, zero complications. Reese fits naturally in any setting, from artistic circles to athletic fields to academic institutions. The name suggests approachability and confidence, someone easy to be around yet substantial enough to be taken seriously. Parents love its modern feel without trendy gimmicks, its familiarity without overuse. Reese requires no explanation, no spelling clarification, no pronunciation guide. It simply works. The name ages gracefully, equally appropriate for toddlers and CEOs alike, adapting seamlessly to every life stage and personal style.
Popularity of the Name Reese
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #889 | |||
| 1881 | #690 | |||
| 1882 | #742 | |||
| 1883 | #711 | |||
| 1884 | #647 | |||
| 1885 | #751 | |||
| 1886 | #637 | |||
| 1888 | #897 | |||
| 1889 | #479 | |||
| 1891 | #583 | |||
| 1892 | #675 | |||
| 1893 | #603 | |||
| 1894 | #774 | |||
| 1895 | #854 | |||
| 1896 | #883 | |||
| 1897 | #544 | |||
| 1898 | #791 | |||
| 1899 | #842 | |||
| 1900 | #889 | |||
| 1901 | #769 | |||
| 1902 | #677 | |||
| 1904 | #752 | |||
| 1905 | #694 | |||
| 1906 | #982 | |||
| 1908 | #706 | |||
| 1909 | #886 | |||
| 1910 | #565 | |||
| 1911 | #886 | |||
| 1912 | #989 | |||
| 1913 | #966 | |||
| 1914 | #851 | |||
| 1915 | #901 | |||
| 1916 | #881 | |||
| 1917 | #906 | |||
| 1919 | #956 | |||
| 1921 | #854 | |||
| 1923 | #879 | |||
| 1924 | #915 | |||
| 1926 | #977 | |||
| 1927 | #999 | |||
| 1928 | #923 | |||
| 1937 | #979 | |||
| 1943 | #929 | |||
| 1949 | #962 | |||
| 1950 | #975 | |||
| 1956 | #982 | |||
| 1957 | #967 | |||
| 1965 | #955 | |||
| 1966 | #811 | |||
| 1967 | #873 | |||
| 1968 | #891 | |||
| 1970 | #966 | |||
| 1985 | #973 | |||
| 1986 | #986 | |||
| 1988 | #940 | |||
| 1989 | #880 | |||
| 1990 | #892 | |||
| 1991 | #923 | |||
| 1992 | #798 | |||
| 1993 | #789 | #744 | ||
| 1994 | #781 | #1000 | ||
| 1995 | #732 | |||
| 1996 | #735 | #930 | ||
| 1997 | #676 | #756 | ||
| 1998 | #547 | #531 | ||
| 1999 | #458 | #362 | ||
| 2000 | #418 | #471 | #373 | |
| 2001 | #393 | #342 | ||
| 2002 | #388 | #384 | #325 | |
| 2003 | #369 | #903 | #614 | #346 |
| 2004 | #389 | #811 | #379 | |
| 2005 | #404 | #822 | #388 | |
| 2006 | #432 | #747 | #481 | |
| 2007 | #458 | #902 | #769 | #493 |
| 2008 | #461 | #587 | #544 | |
| 2009 | #477 | #851 | #521 | |
| 2010 | #487 | #847 | #518 | |
| 2011 | #543 | #580 | ||
| 2012 | #548 | #869 | #693 | |
| 2013 | #604 | #848 | ||
| 2014 | #648 | |||
| 2015 | #703 | #818 | ||
| 2016 | #673 | #839 | ||
| 2017 | #689 | #880 | ||
| 2018 | #660 | #832 | #874 | |
| 2019 | #762 | #902 | ||
| 2020 | #733 | #605 | ||
| 2021 | #703 | #722 | ||
| 2022 | #647 | #725 | ||
| 2023 | #632 | #733 | ||
| 2024 | #621 | #918 | ||
| 2025 | #603 | #910 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Reese
Names Similar to Reese
Nicknames for Reese
- Ree
- Rees
- Reesy
- Reesie
Famous People Named Reese
| Reese Witherspoon | American actress and producer |
| Reese Hoffa | American shot putter and Olympic medalist |
| Reese T. Jones | American entrepreneur and founder of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups |
| Reese McGuire | American professional baseball player |
| Reese Waters | American comedian and television host |
Characters Named Reese
| Reese Wilkerson | A character from the TV show "Malcolm in the Middle" |
| Reese Bobby | A character from the movie "Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" |